That was not the only passing of traditions that the magazine reported.

Case in point: Prince William's special lessons in preparing to bestow his first knighthoods. His teacher was none other than his father, Charles, during what was a "dress rehearsal" over an early fall break in Scotland.

Prince Charles

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Armed with a special sword that had been brought from London, William was coached at Charles's Highlands home, Birkhall, for a ceremony at which he was to step in for his grandmother, Elizabeth.